- By Aditi Priya Singh
- Sun, 27 Apr 2025 02:12 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Top 10 Famous Border Rivers Of India: India is a country blessed with several rivers, many of which run alongside or across its borders with other nations. These rivers are significant not only to India but also to the nations they traverse. In addition to supporting agriculture and supplying drinking water, they have a strong cultural and historical bond with the area. While some rivers originate in India and flow into other nations, others enter India from nearby regions. The most well-known rivers that cross national borders and forge a close bond between countries are the Indus, Brahmaputra, Sutlej, and Ganga.
Top 10 Famous Rivers That Flow Across India's Border Connecting Neighbouring Countries
Many of these rivers have shaped civilisations and continue to play a major role in maintaining regional harmony and cooperation. In this article, we will explore the top 10 famous rivers that flow along India’s borders with countries like Pakistan, China, Nepal, and Bangladesh, and learn about their origins, routes, and where they end.
1. Indus River
Indus River (Image: Instagram)
The Indus River originates in Tibet near Lake Mansarovar. It flows through Ladakh in India and then enters Pakistan, where it travels across the country before emptying into the Arabian Sea. The river is a major source of water for both India and Pakistan.
2. Ganga River
The Ganga River starts from the Gangotri Glacier in Uttarakhand, India. It flows across northern India, passing through states like Uttar Pradesh and Bihar, and then enters Bangladesh, where it is known as the Padma River before meeting the Bay of Bengal.
3. Brahmaputra River
Brahmaputra River ( Image: Freepik)
The Brahmaputra River begins in Tibet as the Yarlung Tsangpo River. It flows through Arunachal Pradesh and Assam in India, and then enters Bangladesh, where it merges with the Ganga and finally drains into the Bay of Bengal.
4. Sutlej River
The Sutlej River originates from Lake Rakshastal in Tibet. It enters India through Himachal Pradesh, flows through Punjab, and then crosses into Pakistan, where it joins the Chenab River and eventually meets the Indus.
5. Ravi River
The Ravi River rises from the Himalayas in Himachal Pradesh, India. It flows through Jammu and Kashmir and Punjab before entering Pakistan and joining the Chenab River.
6. Chenab River
The Chenab River is formed by the confluence of the Chandra and Bhaga rivers in Himachal Pradesh. It flows through Jammu and Kashmir and then into Pakistan, where it becomes an important tributary of the Indus River.
7. Jhelum River
Jhelum River (Image: Facebook/jammu kashmir & tourism)
The Jhelum River originates from the Verinag Spring in Jammu and Kashmir, India. It flows through the Kashmir Valley and then enters Pakistan, eventually merging with the Chenab River.
8. Teesta River
The Teesta River starts from the Tso Lhamo Lake in Sikkim, India. It flows through Sikkim and West Bengal before entering Bangladesh, where it joins the Jamuna River, a major branch of the Brahmaputra.
9. Mahakali (Sharda) River
The Mahakali River, also known as the Sharda River, originates in the Kalapani region of Uttarakhand, India. It forms part of the India-Nepal border before flowing into the Ghaghara River, a tributary of the Ganga.
10. Feni River
The Feni River originates in South Tripura district of India. It flows into Bangladesh, where it merges with the Bay of Bengal. It is a smaller river but important for border relations between India and Bangladesh.
